A list of top rookie goalies in the modern era, with a notation on how they did in the playoffs that season. 1. Tony Esposito, 1969-70 Blackhawks "Tony O" led the league with a career-high 38 wins while posting a 2.17 GAA for the Eastern Division champs. In addition to the Vezina, Esposito won the Calder as best rookie. Most impressive were his 15 shutouts, which stand as the modern NHL mark for tks. Playoffs: 4-4, 3.38